Flats - and what can fix them? (5)
I believe the answer is:
pumps
'flats' is the definition.
The answer and definition can be both man-made objects as well as being singular nouns.
Maybe there's a link between them I don't understand?
I cannot understand how the remainder of the clue works.
Can you help me to learn more?
(Other definitions for pumps that I've seen before include "causes of inflation?" , "Forces liquid to move; light shoes" , "Cycle attachments" , "footwear" , "Dancing shoes - may be manned!" .)